You propose an experiment where root hairs of a particular plant species are continuously treated with an antibiotic while nutrient levels in the plant tissue are monitored.  Based on your knowledge of root hairs, you hypothesize the plant will experience a deficiency in what nutrient?

A. phosphorus
B. calcium
C. carbon
D. nitrogen
E. potassium


Answer: D

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